Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed corn protein (inci)

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 03.07.2025

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Definition
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"Potassium" refers to the element potassium, "cocoyl" to the fatty acid component, fatty acids from coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil), "hydrolyzed corn protein", hydrolyzed proteins based on corn or corn oil.

Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed corn protein is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a skin care agent (keeps the skin in good condition). It also has a cleansing effect on the skin.

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